Sunday, July 07, 2019

Saturday, July 06, 2019

My neighbor's backyard is extraordinary. Recently it was featured in a local newspaper, and when I read that the same newspaper is asking for nominations for a "favorite garden" I knew that "Shangri-la" should be nominated. A brief description and photos need to be submitted as well, and I wish that I had a better camera and technique to take photos worthy of this wonderful oasis. I will post more photos next week so you can enjoy the scope of the garden.

Tuesday, July 02, 2019

A week ago a friend and I took a paddleboat down the Mississippi River, enjoying the trees and foliage along the bank with an occasional sight of manmade structures: bridges and buildings along the way. On Shepard Road in Saint Paul, the row of condos in varied shade of white, grey, yellow and orange reminded me of Rainbow Row in Charleston, SC. Architecturally unlike and very dissimilar, the colors in both cities are pleasing to the eye.

Sunday, June 30, 2019

At a distance this exquisite tapestry looked like a vibrant painting. Remarkable weaving on the part of the Hope artist! I only got a photo of part of the diptych, but you can appreciate its beauty from this photograph.

Saturday, June 29, 2019

I didn't record the information about this lovely dress, but from my vast store of knowledge after going twice to the exhibit, I assume (perhaps correctly) that this one is probably from a Pacific Northwest tribe. To check my assumption, I'll just have to return for a third visit, which I intend to do! I have not seen quite as much public interest in an exhibit as this one has generated!!